There is nothing worse than the dreaded click when pressing the electric starter button on your motorcycle. It this happens out on a ride, far from home, even worse! So how do you start a motorcycle...
Category: Maintenance
My Motorcycle Only Runs on the Choke (Here’s Why and How to Fix it)
If your motorcycle only runs when the choke is on, don't despair. Although there are various reasons why a motorcycle will only run on the choke, it is not that hard to diagnose and fix it...
Why Does My Motorcycle Stall When I Give it Gas? (10 Reasons with Solutions)
One of the most annoying things that often happened on my first motorcycle, and old Yamaha XT500, was that it would stall when I give it gas. It would idle perfectly after starting the motor, but as...
Two-Stroke vs Four-Stroke Dirt Bikes (10 Differences – Which is Best?)
When buying your first dirt bike, an important question you need to ask yourself is whether a 2-stroke or a 4-stroke dirt bike will be better. There are some major differences between the two that...
Having no spark at the spark plugs is one of the most common reasons why a motorcycle won’t start. A no spark condition can also be one of the most frustrating starting issues on a bike. But...
If you want a boring reliable bike, buy Japanese. If its fun and admiration you're after and you don't mind the shoddy reliability, get yourself an Italian motorcycle. Or so the stereotype goes. I...
